Wormwood is primarily known for its effects on the digestive system and its historical reputation as an anti-parasitic
Digestive Health: It is most commonly used as a "bitter" to stimulate appetite, increase the production of digestive juices (like bile and stomach acid), and ease indigestion, bloating, and gas
Inflammatory Conditions: Some studies, including clinical trials, have suggested that wormwood may help improve symptoms and quality of life for people with Crohn’s disease, potentially allowing them to reduce their reliance on steroid medications
Topically, it has been used to help reduce pain associated with conditions like osteoarthritis